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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapter 2, On the Problem of a Theory of Scientific Method.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of rule do positivists and reductionists adhere to, according to Popper?
(a) Rules of Psychology.
(b) Non-logical rules.
(c) Dogmatic rules.
(d) Logical rules.

2. How does deductive reasoning begin?
(a) Premise of induction.
(b) Premise of falsifiability.
(c) Premise of testability.
(d) Premise of logic.

3. What are the boundaries of conditions?
(a) Physical and metaphysical.
(b) Logic and non-logic.
(c) Theory and proof.
(d) Truth and falsehood.

4. What does Popper admit is a problem with scientific investigations?
(a) Abstract nature of philosophy.
(b) Subjectivity.
(c) Logical decisions.
(d) Objectivity.

5. What type of reasoning does Popper deny exists?
(a) Scientific.
(b) Deductive.
(c) Testable.
(d) Inductive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Popper consider to contribute to the cosmology of empirical science?

2. What is the concept of simplicity a part of according to Popper?

3. What is not to be expected of methodology?

4. What type of reasoning, according to Popper, is not rational?

5. What must a philosopher do to accept Poppers proposed definition of science?

(see the answer key)

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